260 Rem

I've been running 260's for a few years now. My current and only is a custom Sako 75 with a #1 contour barrel that Bill Leeper built for me. It has shot well with everything I've put in it, but my go to load for coyote/varmint is the 100gr BT. For deer size game, I'm running 130gr AB.

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I have a Browning Stainless Stalker in 260, it has a palm swell for a right hand shooter. I shoot left. Who/where could I find a stock that is left hander comfortable for this rifle? Any info will be appreciated.
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You can get a McMillan stock made in a left hand version (left palm swell, left cheekpeice) but inletted for your right hand action.
 
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Ballistically the 260 has an edge. However if you already have larger calibers I'd go 2506. A 75gr vmax @ 3700fps is awesome on coyotes and smaller mistable vermints. 100-120gr bullets take care of deer perfectly. It shoots flat enough to be a long range antelope/small deer rifle as well.
 
I bought a Tikka T3 SS in 260 for my dad. I'm working up some loads for him with the 129 grain Hornady Interbond. .488 BC and getting 2800+ FPS from my chrono. I like the high BC of the 6.5 bullets and the many choices of weights. For the flexability/performance vs. wind factor, the 6.5 wins in my mind. I also have a 6.5x55AI that shoots 130 grain Accubonds @ 3170 FPS into a 1/2" or less at 100m.
 
Ive owned eight 260's over the years, and no 25-06's so thats where I stand

terrific cartridge, moderate recoil and very accurate. Has a real cool factor about it

I currently own three, a full custom Rocky Mtn Rifle sporter, a Savage 12 Long range precision and a Remington m7 youth for my 6yr old nephew when he's a bit older

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Just a sweet heart cartridge , Although it has always bin popular, i believe its becoming more so in recent years with the new high BC bullets that are coming out... Sort of like whats happend to the 7mm. A+ cartridge
 
Very nice looking rifles and an interesting caliber.

Going off topic (sorry for jacking the 260 thread) but I notice your scopes have what appear to be target turrets, are these typical for hunting rifles? Or are they more for varmint and of course target shooting? I'm thinking it would be too easy to move a turret inadvertently when using a rifle with this type of turret for hunting, especially in woods, in and out of vehicles, etc., also they seem more likely to get snagged, bumped, crushed, or otherwise damaged.

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todbartell said:
Ive owned eight 260's over the years, and no 25-06's so thats where I stand

terrific cartridge, moderate recoil and very accurate. Has a real cool factor about it

I currently own three, a full custom Rocky Mtn Rifle sporter, a Savage 12 Long range precision and a Remington m7 youth for my 6yr old nephew when he's a bit older

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Snapshot said:
Very nice looking rifles and an interesting caliber.

Going off topic (sorry for jacking the 260 thread) but I notice your scopes have what appear to be target turrets, are these typical for hunting rifles? Or are they more for varmint and of course target shooting? I'm thinking it would be too easy to move a turret inadvertently when using a rifle with this type of turret for hunting, especially in woods, in and out of vehicles, etc., also they seem more likely to get snagged, bumped, crushed, or otherwise damaged.

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I have elevation turrets on a few of my hunting rifles, I cant say I have had them move much at all, maybe a click or two at most after some extreme bush whacking. I also have never dialed in drop when hunting, my longest shot has only been about 250 yards on a moose and on a deer. I do a lot of practice in the off season at ranges out to about 500-600 yards, mainly for fun but also good to be prepared for if you ever are faced with a long shot you have the experience to pull it off with a high % of making a first shot kill, not just lobbing them out there and hoping it drops where you're guessing it might

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My only beef with the 260 is the lack of case capacity with the long 6.5 bullets. With 130 and 140 grain bullets, I end up with compressed loads before long before I hit max loads.
 
Curt said:
My only beef with the 260 is the lack of case capacity with the long 6.5 bullets. With 130 and 140 grain bullets, I end up with compressed loads before long before I hit max loads.
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Have you tried using a long drop tube? If not, try it ;)
 
I've looked at the specs for the 260 Remington and see how it fits in between the 243 and 7mm08. Given that it's just up in diameter from the 25 calibers I could see the 125 Nosler as a good starting place for deer. On a personal note, and more related to hunting, if I wanted to use a heavier grain bullet, I would step up into a 27 Caliber. But people like to tinker, and those with the patience, time and need to know how a given caliber shoots with "heavy-for-caliber" load. That's all fine and dandy. On another note I don't see too many gun manufacturers producing the 260 in a wide range of models. Savage jumped back into the 260, but if I had a choice I would get a Browning in 260, if they made it in a left hand action.
 
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